Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.98
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2017 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
38.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
YUMC Dividend Income Check
Safety
38.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
YUMC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$0.98
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout38.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout31.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR26.0%
5Y CAGR32.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.8%
Total Shareholder Yield8.8%
1Y Total Return13.0%
5Y Total Return-17.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,26910Y ago$20,55420Y ago$20,554
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
YUMC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
YUMC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Yum China Holdings, Inc. distributes 38.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
YUMC has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 26.0% and 5-year CAGR of 32.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, YUMC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 6.8% buyback yield, 8.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -17.3%, with dividends contributing 5.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,554 today.
YUMC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.42
Avg/Payment$0.1710
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026Latest | $0.2900 | — | 2.17% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.2900 | ↑ +20.8% | 1.93% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 1.99% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.02% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 1.84% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.2400 | ↑ +50.0% | 1.46% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.41% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 1.82% | Sep 17, 2024 |
YUMC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
38.0% payout
Streak
5Y
32.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.8%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUMCYum China Holdings, … | $16.9B | 2.0% | 38.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 MCDMcDonald's Corporati… | $201.6B | 2.5% | 59.7% | 27 | Sustainable |
 QSRRestaurant Brands In… | $27.4B | 3.1% | 1.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
 YUMYum! Brands, Inc. | $43.5B | 1.8% | 50.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
1st  WENThe Wendy's Company | $1.3B | 14.3% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  JACKJack in the Box Inc. | $266M | 6.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SBUXStarbucks Corporatio… | $118.8B | 2.3% | 1.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
 DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc. | $11.2B | 2.1% | 39.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  PZZAPapa John's Internat… | $1.1B | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
YUMC Annual Dividend History (2014–2026)
13 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.58 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.96 | 50.0% | 4 | $2.50 | 38.4% | 2.60x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $0.64 | 23.1% | 4 | $2.34 | 27.4% | 3.66x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $0.52 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.97 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 0.9% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.04 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 0.8% |
| 2021 | $0.48 | 100.0% | 4 | $2.28 | 21.1% | 4.75x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $0.24 | -50.0% | 2 | $1.95 | 12.3% | 8.13x | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.48 | 14.3% | 4 | $1.84 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.42 | 320.0% | 4 | $1.79 | 23.5% | 4.26x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.10 | — | 1 | $1.00 | 10.0% | 10.00x | 0.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying YUMC stock.
How much dividend does YUMC pay per share?
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.98 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is YUMC's next ex-dividend date?
YUMC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. YUMC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is YUMC's dividend safe?
YUMC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +38.0% and FCF payout ratio of +31.8%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is YUMC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Yum China Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does YUMC pay dividends?
Yum China Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.98 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 9+ years from 2017 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in YUMC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in YUMC five years ago would be worth approximately $8,269 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is YUMC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
YUMC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.